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Arthritis can affect the joints in different parts of your body. There are two joints that make up the shoulder, which are the acromioclavicular (AC) joint and the glenohumeral joint. The AC joint is where the clavicle meets the shoulder blade, and the latter is where the head of the humerus meets the scapula. Shoulder…
Do you find it challenging to perform daily activities because you can’t move your arms without discomfort? If you answered yes, you may have tennis elbow. Despite the name, this painful condition affects not only tennis players, but also other athletes, plumbers, painters, carpenters, and even students. What Causes Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is often…
Knee tendonitis, also called patellar tendonitis, is an inflammation of the tendon that links your patella (kneecap) to your tibia (shinbone). People who have knee tendonitis usually experience worsening pain in the knee area until they receive treatment. This is a frequent injury among athletes, which is why it’s often called “jumper’s knee.” It is…
Osteoporosis is a progressive condition that causes loss of bone mass. It is characterized by the hallowing or weakening of bones to the point that a fall or even a non-incident can cause fractures. Osteoporosis usually affects the wrist, hip, and spine. While there is no cure for osteoporosis, there are ways to slow the…
The olecranon bursa is located right at the tip of your elbow. That pointy bone is called the olecranon, and a bursa is a tiny, fluid-filled sac that serves as a cushion to allow the smooth movement of the joint, such as the elbow. These bursae, or sacs, are filled with lubrication fluid, and they…
The ACL, which is the anterior cruciate ligament, is an important ligament which is located in front of your knee, right behind the kneecap. This ligament provides knee stability along with its crisscrossed-in-back partner, the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament). They are called the “cruciate” ligaments because they cross each other in the shape of an…
Arthritis is a degenerative condition that tends to cause symptoms of pain, swelling, and tenderness. There are more than 100 conditions that fall under the category of arthritis, and all of them affect the joints and the surrounding tissues. Some types begin in the joints and spread to other organs. The word arthritis comes from…
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that surgeons use to diagnose and treat problems in joints. Through arthroscopy, your surgeon can look at the inner structures of a joint without having to open up the entire area. Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to make a diagnosis and carry out repairs and treatments. It uses cutting-edge and minimally…
Have you been experiencing stiff, painful shoulders that never seem to improve? If so, this might be caused by frozen shoulder. Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a medical condition characterized by chronic pain and stiffness of the shoulder joint. In this condition, symptoms gradually worsen over time, and they later (usually) gradually…
Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint wherein your thighbones meet your pelvis. Normally, each of your two hip joints glides smoothly within the socket, allowing smooth movement and mobility. However, hip problems can arise due to sports, traumatic injury, or wear-and-tear of the hip socket cartilage. This often leads to what is called hip impingement,…
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